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Why you should eat raw food

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Linet Wambui.POSTER-01

What is a raw-food diet? Raw foods are foods that have not been cooked or processed. There are varying levels of raw-food diets, all of them involve eating mostly unheated, uncooked and unprocessed foods. A raw-food diet is made up of at least 70% raw foods. The diet often includes fermented foods, sprouted grains, nuts and seeds, in addition to raw fruits and vegetables.

Here are some reasons why most dieters prefer raw food to cooked food. Cooking foods deactivates the enzymes found in them. However, there is no evidence that food enzymes contribute to better health, some nutrients, and particularly water-soluble vitamins, are lost during the cooking process. Raw fruits and vegetables may contain more nutrients like vitamin C and B vitamins, cooked foods are easier to chew and digest than raw foods. Proper digestion is necessary to absorb a food’s nutrients.

Many people also choose to go on a raw food diet to flush out toxins and avoid potential carcinogens. By consuming raw food, you may reduce your risk of heart disease, obesity, and diabetes. Doctors recommend a raw food diet if you can but for safety concerns, it is best to avoid doing so.

There are certain health benefits to eating raw foods. These are:

  • Helps detoxify the body.
  • Can aid weight loss.
  • May improve digestion.
  • May reduce the risk of heart disease, obesity, and diabetes.
  • May help reduce your risk of cancer.
  • Can provide relief from constipation.
  • May improve liver function.
  • May increase your energy levels.

In as much as eating raw foods is healthy, there are certain disadvantages associated with it. A practical example would be those who eat raw fish as it contains dangerous bacteria and microorganisms that are only eliminated by cooking. Eating a completely raw diet that includes fish and meat comes with a risk of developing a food-borne illness.

From the list above, there are numerous benefits to having a raw diet plan and you should take it up.

Grooming Extravaganza

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Betina Christine.

 

 

NEW.jpg Have you ever heard about a grooming checklist?

  • how is your skin ?
  • how often do you wash your hair ?
  • What is the state of your finger nails?
  • Are you well dressed?

Welcoming you to the Ladies annual grooming week. Where you learn all sorts of things that might help you live a more healthier and glamorous life.

Grooming It is an act of improving and caring for your own body and appearances. It involves bathing daily, personal hygiene and even dressing. You might have realized before that when you smile, people take it as pleasant.

There will be different stands show casing different products in the market from make up clothing to skin care regiments just to mention but afew .

Ladies are encouraged to attend such forums so as to benefit and ask questions about anything and get best products at affordable prices for those two days .

Men should also not feel left out for their day is also coming and around the corner just before the end of this month.

Purpose to attend .

For any queries kindly call

0700656707

+25477321889.

Ndengu samosas

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Linet Wambui

INGREDIENTS
2 1/2 cups all purpose flour
1/2 cup of water
1 cup of warm milk
2 cups of boiled lentils (ndengu)
1 litre of cooking oil
2 medium onions chopped (preferably white)
Salt to taste
Deep frying pan & Skimmer (metal preferably)
Paper napkins
Sufuria or cooking pot and also a pan

PROCEDURE
STAGE 1

  • In a large mixing bowl, put the flour and salt together and make a well at the centre then add the water and a little oil at the centre and mix till all the water is absorbed and the surface of the bowl is dry and the dough doesn’t stick.
  • Work the dough for about 3 minutes or till it has a smooth surface when you form a ball. It should at this stage be smooth and a little firm when you poke your finger in it. Cover the dough with a wet kitchen towel or plastic wrap and make sure no part of the dough is exposed to air.
  • Leave to rest for at least 30 min at room temperature. This is to allow the gluten to rest, failure to which the dough will be elastic and cant be rolled. The longer the better

STAGE 2 (FILLING)

  • Now lets make the samosa filling. Put your chopped onions in a sufuria together with a little oil. Cook until slightly golden brown.
  • Put in the boiled lentils and mix it until the onions are evenly distributed all through. At this time you need to move fast because the lentils are dry and will suck in all the oil in the sururia and if you dont you risk burning the filling. No one wants to eat burnt anything.
  • Now sprinkle in all your spices including salt and mix continously. You must NOT dump all the spices at one area…this will clump up and someone will chew it and it wont be pretty. So sprinkle and stir continously. After about twenty seconds take it off the heat.
  • I know that the spices are not cooked but dont worry because when we deep fry they will cook with the dough.

STAGE 3

  • Take the dough which by now is ready to work with. Separate the dough in small balls.
  • Put the flat pan on the fire and let it be hot.
  • Roll the ball to round shape till its thin but take care it doesn’t tear. Dust the surface with flour as you roll the dough to avoid it from sticking on the surface.
  • Cook the rolled up dough on the preheated pan for a few seconds on each sides til it gets firm but not fully cooked. Set aside.
  • Repeat this process till all the dough is done.
  • Neatly arrange the prepared wraps and cut into two awaiting preparation into samosa.
  • Spoon a generous 1-2 tablespoons filling in the center of a half-circle; lightly moisten the dough edges with water or flour paste, using your finger. Fold the end over the filling to form a triangle, and then continue to fold up the strip in triangles, like you would a flag. Continue with remaining dough. Set samosas on tray.
  • Place your frying pan with the oil on the fire and until till hot.However, let it not be too hot because the pastry will burn and the spices will not cook, let the oil be hot enough ie when you drop a small piece of pastry it goes to the bottom and then to the surface while producing bubbles. Deep fry your samosas until golden brown. Remove from the oil and allow to cool and drain off any excess oil over a paper towel.
  • You can enjoy them with a cup of tea or any another beverage of your choice. I like them warm and with a little kachumbari.

 

The trending fashion

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FASHION IN CAMPUS

RHODNEY KATAKA

Fashion refers to the manner of doing something.It also denotes style ,dressing or hair style.These days has been seen trending among the students in campus.As soon as a student joins college there occurs a marvelous change in him or her.In the past fashion was restricted to only a few people as there was no media and other communication means ,people were unawre of the latest fashion trends until they became prominent and more people were able to see them.Models and conduct fashion shown in which various styles and eye catching clothes are exhibited in front of the public.In the past people wanted to be fashionable when they go outside.They never left their home in casual clothes,formal dressing was a common fashion.But today ,wearing easy and comfortable clothing is preferred whether it looks causal or formal.The issue of fashion is great among among youth all over the world.Students generally try to to copy fashions from films and they tend to spend a lot of time on fashion.Parties especially smoking and drinking among the youth have also become part of fashion  they fail to realize that these adversely affect their health.Youth of the present times have involved so much on fashion that they don’t get sufficient time for other work.

The youth find brands to be something that will make them classy.Students put on expensive and fascinating clothes of the latest cut,color and design.Some of the new design that are common among the students are ragged jeans,sneakers,Chelsea boots,timberland,Ankara,bracelets among others.

Coffee face mask

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Betina Christine

This mask is very nourishing for the skin and it will leave you feeling like a queen or King .If is a simple step by step procedure and anyone can do it as long as you have:
• Ground coffee
• Coconut milk or powder
• Arimis oil/olive oil
You are good to go
Coconut milk also contains high levels of vitamin C that aids in maintaining skin’s elasticity and flexibility. The antioxidant properties of vitamin C [ ascorbic acid ] play a significant role in collagen synthesis -making it a vital molecule for healthy skin. Additionally, coconut milk’s soothing properties make it a fantastic moisturizer. It can replace moisture in even the most dehydrated skin.
Applying coffee directly to your skin may help decrease the appearance of sun spots, redness, and fine lines. In fact, one study found a direct correlation between drinking coffee and a decrease in photo aging effects. The CGAs in coffee have both anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties. Combined with the natural exfoliation of coffee grounds, all these benefits can collectively fight acne.
Coffee is packed with antioxidants that help protect your skin and prevent premature signs of aging. These same antioxidants are quite calming to the skin, making coffee ideal for those prone to having acne. Coffee, of course, has stimulating properties. When applied to the face it improves blood flow, leaving your skin brighter and more luminous.

Sexually Transmitted Infections

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Barungu Nyawira

Host: Hello people, thus is Barungu Nyawira with Healthcoach254. Today we are going to talk about STIs and the most popular HIV and we are privileged to have an expert, Doctor Marianna, who’s going to tell us all we need to know about the STIs, transmission, symptoms and the treatments for the same.
Host: Doctor Marianna, hello?
Dr. Marianna: Hi people, my name is Dr. Marianna like she said, and we’re going to talk about STIs and HIV. I hope it will be productive for all of us.
Host: Yeah! Could you tell us what you understand by STIs and how they are transmitted?
Dr. Marianna: STIs are Sexually Transmitted Infections or STDs, which is Sexually Transmitted Diseases. Uuh, they are transmitted sexually of course, either oral sex, vaginal and anal sex.
Host: What are the causative agents?
Dr. Marianna: This diseases or infections rather are usually caused by either bacteria, parasites or viruses.
Host: Mmh, and could you please elaborate on the relation between STDs and HIV?
Dr. Marianna: Uhm, STDs, yes, they are all sexually transmitted. Uuh, these STIs, if let untreated may bring sores in your reproductive parts and this sores heighten the chances of getting HIV, the Human Immunodeficiency Virus. And HIV itself is a STD.
Host: Mm-mh! Dr. Marianna, tell us about the treatment.
Dr. Marianna: These STIs are treated differently because it depends with their causative agents. For example, bacteria and parasites can be cured by antibiotics but the virus one, uuh, it incurable yes, for lack of a better word. The treatments that are offered can suppress the symptoms and it makes you live a longer and healthy life. Another thing you should know is to seek medical advice in time because things like HIV —it morphs in stages, so the more you stay, the more severe the infection becomes or the virus becomes too harsh and the antiretrovirals may not work because it’s in a later stage. If you go early; the incubation stage, it can be suppressed. Not cured but suppressed.
Host: And how often do you treat this cases, like on a daily basis?
Dr. Marianna: Uuh, on a normal day, I see about five to six patients and a three quarters are female because their body is very sensitive and for ladies, it’s faster to know if there’s something wrong and the other quarter are male patients.
Host: Mmh-mh!
Dr. Marianna: And I’d also advice you to please seek medical assistance
Host: What’s your advise to ty masses in accordance to sexual health checkups?
Dr. Marianna: Uuh, I’ll advise you, first of all, to abstain from sex. If you are sexually active, also use condoms. There are latex condoms and the other ones are called…
Host: …the polyurethane condoms
Dr. Marianna: (Chuckling) Yes, those ones, that word is a bit difficult. Please go for frequent checkups, and if you are HIV positive, you should go for annual checkups and more often defending on your risk factors, if you know you are more venerable. Let’s also avoid alcohol before and during sex so that we, tujichunge kimaisha.
Host: (Chuckles) Thank you so much Dr. Marianna for that very educative and informative session, I’m sure the masses know what to do and what not to do about their sexual health and all it pertains. Thank you so much, that was my time, Barungu Nyawira.

How to build six pack

On By healthcoach254In Fitness1 Comment

How to build sick pack
Biama Clarence

Everyone wants “Six Pack Abs.” While it’s not always easy to get strong, sexy abdominal muscles, you can find your inner six pack, or at least a strong, toned, and flat belly, when you combine healthy eating, with a solid fitness routine that includes endurance, strength and specific exercises for your abs and core.
In the field we manage to meet up with one of the main gym instructors in town. We will ask him a few about how to build abs easily & naturally. Interview with Amedo Chawki.
Sample:
Biama- Welcome to healthcoach and for the first time we make it sound like a reality show where we have our guest , Mr Amedo Chawki the very known gym instructor in town.
Q1- Many men would love to see their bodies muscular & their stomachs with a six pack, a thing that most women also love to see their men with. Tell us how can u move from a flat tummy to a six pack?
Amedo- Okay, Everything has a process because nothing just comes by praying but you should make an effort. The main thing is exercise daily and keep it a routine.
Biama- So can you please tell us the main work outs that can help build them up
Amedo- Common work outs include sit ups, leg swing and you should keep it a routine .
Biama- Is their any recommened food that a person should keep eating it in large quantity in order to help the muscles broaden?
Amedo- The thing here is that one should always eat a balanced diet throughout the meals and he should not skip any meal and should eat enough food for your body to keep shape.
Biama- There is this common beleif that most muscular people use steroids to build the muscles because naturally it can’t be acquired.
Amedo- Not at all, that is a misconception that has grown roots all over. People work out either at home or in the gym. Its their hard work and routine thats why they are muscular. So if someone keeps up with the exercise then why shouldn’t he be muscular?
Biama – Tell us in summary what is required for a six pack
Amedo- Work out daily, go to the gym, eat well and keep it a routine and you will be fit everywhere you want.
We thank our guest for the guide and instructions he made. Follow this blog yo know more about fitness and you will be fit forever

Men in beauty parlors.

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Betina Christine

Today we will be talking to Eric also knows as Rickman a male beautician about how our men today should not be shy in embracing beauty and self-love.

Betina: Hi Rickman when did you start doing this job?

Eric: I started doing this work some time in February 2010

Betina: Wow 8 years and you are still in business. What Kind services do you offer?

Eric : I offer Massage services pedicure, manicure, barber and dreadlock waxing services

Betina: What type of clients do you see in terms of gender?

Eric: Both male and female clients. In the first four years into business I used to have a lot of female clients but in the recent past I see a lot of male clients hat have begun coming but they’re still shy

Betina: why do you think your male clients are shy?

Eric: I Personally believe that it is because of mere societal beliefs that men shouldn’t go or be seen near salons or beauty palours because it’s a womans place which is not right.Even I was studying and training for this proffesion I faced a lot of Stigmatization because of the same

Betina: What Kind of Services do these men come for in your Parlor?

Eric: The youths or younger ones are usually hear to get heir dreadlocks waxed usually campus guys and for the older men, believe it or not they are usually here for massage, Pedicures and manicures.

Betina: What are some of the challenges that you face in your line of work?

Eric: My wife is the biggest challenge right now much as I bring bread on the table it’s not a profession she is comfortable with.

Betina : What kind of advice would you give the masses?

Eric: Men should embrace beauty it’s not wrong to think about you once in a while .All of us are trained professionals and we work very hard in our job as beauticians. Above all usichague kazi, kazi ni kazi